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I’ve been working on this piece since November. I finished it about a month ago but because of the recent severe cold snap, I have been unable to finish the frame. My studio is wood heated so spraying any flammable substance isn’t possible. The short warm spell last week allowed me to spray the frame flat black. This piece is …

The second in this series of opals. 6 layers of oil paint, epoxy resin, hand cut glitter and pearl powder pigment. Really nice iridescence. Love how this piece changes as you view it from different angles.

Lovely Plume Agate found at the Spruce Pine Gem and Mineral Show last summer. The layering turned out especially nice on this one. The colors are calm and muted. “Mossy Plume” 14.5 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide with the frame.

Introducing my newest mixed media piece taken from an agate found at the Spruce Pine, NC Gem and Mineral Show. I added gold leaf to give it an extra shine. With this piece I get even closer to the vision I have , the perfection I am striving for. However, I am reminded of a quote by my greatest influence …

This is the first of a new series of Mixed Media pieces. It is achieved by layering epoxy, oil paint and hand cut glitter. At least 6 layers were used to complete this look. Light plays wildly on this work and every angle gives you a different detail. I have another in this series being completed however, it is done …